Linnaeus tries to console Bäck who had not got the position that he applied for. This was the second time something similar had happened. Linnaeus supposes that it will go better the third time. He is surprised by the outcome [Linnaeus means presumably Zacharias StrandbergStrandberg, Zacharias
(1712-1792). Swedish. Admirality
physician. , who got the position], but not pessimistic for the future. However, he understands that Bäck is sorry.